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J Jiroft Univ Med Sci 2026, 12(4): 2085-2090 |
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Aliakbarzadeh Arani Z, Asadi-ghalhari M, Charkhloo E, Nadali A, Hesami Arani M. Environmental Health Strategies Effective in Maintaining the Health of the Elderly (Policy Brief). J Jiroft Univ Med Sci 2026; 12 (4) :2085-2090
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Zahra Aliakbarzadeh Arani1 
, Mahdi Asadi-ghalhari2 , Esmail Charkhloo3 , Azam Nadali2 , Mohsen Hesami Arani4
, Mahdi Asadi-ghalhari2 , Esmail Charkhloo3 , Azam Nadali2 , Mohsen Hesami Arani4
1- Spiritual Health Research Center, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran , Gerontology Department, School of Medicine, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran
2- Research Center for Environmental Pollutants, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran
3- Bio Environmental Health Hazards Research Center, Jiroft University of Medical Sciences, Jiroft, Iran
4- Research Center for Environmental Pollutants, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran ,hesami.mohsen110@gmail.com
2- Research Center for Environmental Pollutants, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran
3- Bio Environmental Health Hazards Research Center, Jiroft University of Medical Sciences, Jiroft, Iran
4- Research Center for Environmental Pollutants, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran ,
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| Introduction: Various environmental factors can significantly affect the health of community members. This issue is particularly important among older adults due to their reduced physiological capacity and greater vulnerability. Improving the environmental health of their living environments can reduce the incidence of accidents and diseases and lower healthcare costs. Therefore, this study aimed to develop effective environmental health strategies for maintaining the health of older adults. Materials and Methods: This policy brief was developed based on a library-based and qualitative study involving environmental health and gerontology experts. Data were obtained through several group discussions and expert brainstorming sessions conducted in 2025. First, factors relevant to the study objective were identified from credible documents and, after synthesis, were shared with the experts. Subsequently, effective strategies were identified and developed. Results: A total of 10 environmental components affecting the health of older adults were identified. Based on these components, 11 strategies were developed around three key principles: place security, environmental safety, and well-being and peace of mind. These strategies, emphasizing the design of age-friendly environments, improvement of living-environment quality, and reduction of exposure to environmental pollutants, can contribute to maintaining health and improving the quality of life of older adults. Conclusion: Coordinated and effective implementation of environmental health strategies can improve the quality of life of older adults by providing a safe and peaceful living environment. Failure to address these strategies, particularly when scientific evidence clearly demonstrates the effects of environmental factors on the health and safety of older adults, may have serious and potentially irreversible consequences. |
Type of Study: case report |
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Health Sciences / Environmental Health
Received: 2025/12/27 | Accepted: 2026/02/19 | Published: 2026/03/1
Received: 2025/12/27 | Accepted: 2026/02/19 | Published: 2026/03/1
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